In the female athletic community, menopause is simply not spoken about. Women just seem to find themselves "aging out" of competing in their chosen sport. But with some nutritional adjustments, women can train and race well into their sixties and beyond. Stacy Sims is here to help women biohack their menopause--first to understand it, then to apply research to match their training and nutrition to their unique physiology and achieve optimum athletic performance. Sims provides women with all the training and nutrition advice they need to build a rock-solid fitness foundation to keep them as strong and capable as ever as they age. This book addresses the different stages of menopause and what is happening physiologically at each stage. There's a starter plan of changes women can make to support their bodies during this transition that includes supplements, exercises, and macronutrient requirements to maintain peak performance. The book delves into topics like endurance, strength, flexibility, body composition, recovery, joint health, bone health, pelvic floor function, mood, hot flashes, hormone swings, and sleep. Stacy's message acknowledges that some change is inevitable--nobody keeps getting stronger and faster until they die. But you can still be strong, compete, and find your strength in the second half of your life. A comprehensive, physiology-based guide to peak performance for active women approaching or experiencing menopause-from the author of Roar, renowned exercise and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims For active women, menopause hits hard. Overnight, your body doesn't feel like the one you know and love anymore-you're battling new symptoms, might be gaining weight, losing endurance and strength, and taking longer to bounce back from workouts that used to be easy. The things that have always kept you fit and healthy just seem to stop working the way they used to. But menopause doesn't have to be the end of you kicking ass at the gym, on the trail, in the saddle, or wherever you work out. Once you understand your physiology, you can work with it-not against it-to optimize your performance. That's where Stacy Sims, PhD comes in. In Next Level, you'll learn the underlying causes of menopause- the hormonal changes that are causing all the symptoms you're feeling, and their impact on your wellness and performance. Then, what you really came for-what to do about it. Inside you'll find science-backed advice about training, nutrition, sleep and recovery and supplements, as well as sample exercise routines, meal plans, macronutrient planning charts, and case studies from real women Stacy has coached through the transition. It's the ultimate guide to navigating the Next Level.